Haydock in Lancashire was the birthplace of six
well tanks; undoubtedly the most well known is
BELLEROPHON (built at Haydock Foundry in 1874). These
post war views were taken on the extensive colliery
system at Haydock and make an interesting contrast. C.A.
Appleton was fortunate in May 1957 to catch her in
ex-works condition, fitted with a new bunker and newly
painted green with red lining. Several detail
alterations are apparent when compared with the lower
photograph which was taken by the late George Alliez in
1948.